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- pronunciation:
- bae
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 ns
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- keep one's balance, lose one's balance
- features:
- Word History, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an instrument for weighing objects that has two flat pans hanging from or resting on a bar; scales.
- synonyms:
- scales
- similar words:
- measure
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| definition 2: |
a state in which opposite forces are equal.
Try to have a balance between work and play in your life.- synonyms:
- equilibrium
- similar words:
- poise, symmetry
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| definition 3: |
the state of being steady in body or mind.
The dancer kept his balance while standing on one toe.
- synonyms:
- composure, steadiness
- similar words:
- poise, prudence, reason, sanity, self-control
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| definition 4: |
that which remains or is left over.
Mr. Morse was glad to see a large balance in his bank account.- synonyms:
- remainder
- similar words:
- excess, rest, surplus
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| related words: |
credit, difference, harmony, proportion |
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| phrase: |
keep one's balance, lose one's balance |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
balances, balancing, balanced |
| definition 1: |
to hold steady.
The seal balanced a ball on its nose.- similar words:
- align, arrange, coordinate, level, steady
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| definition 2: |
to be in or come into a state of balance.
The ballerina balanced on her toes.- similar words:
- adapt, adjust, agree, correspond, match, poise, settle, steady, tally
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| related words: |
even, offset, oppose, redeem, regard, regulate |
Balance is from an early French word that means "having two plates or scales."
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